Taking a Stand: Shiloh

Lesson 7
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ELA

Alternate Unit 1

4th Grade

Lesson 7 of 27

Objective


Describe Marty by using specific details to describe a character, setting, or event in detail. 

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor  — Ch. 1-4

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Target Task


Discussion Prompt

Describe Marty. Use specific details from chapters 1-4 to support your answer. 

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.4.3 — Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).
  • SL.4.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
  • SL.4.1.a — Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.
  • SL.4.1.b — Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • SL.4.1.c — Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.

Supporting Standards

L.4.1.c
L.4.6
RL.4.1
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